Curse word cover-up Crossword Clue

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Curse word cover-up Crossword Answer

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(noun)
1. a short high tone produced as a signal or warning
(verb)
1. emit a single short high-pitched signal

Hint 2: Clue Definitions

COVER-UP (noun)
1. concealment that attempts to prevent something scandalous from becoming public
COVER (noun)
1. a recording of a song that was first recorded or made popular by somebody else
2. a fixed charge by a restaurant or nightclub over and above the charge for food and drink
COVER (verb)
1. form a cover over
2. clothe, as if for protection from the elements

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